Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Wine Enthusiast Magazine is one of the most respected and quoted authorities in the world of wine and spirits. We feature the hottest trends in everything related to wine. Our seasoned editors do the work for you, with over 700 expert ratings and reviews in each issue. Plus, in-depth features on all aspects of cocktails, spirits, beer, inventive wine and food pairings, trendy recipes, savvy travel features, and more.

Wine Enthusiast Masthead • VOLUME 36, NUMBER 7

Letter from the Publisher: That 'Best Buy' High • Is there anything more satisfying than the thrill of a good deal?

Out & About: Sips and Snaps Around the Globe

Soundbites

Not Hogwash • Vegan fat-washed cocktails bring the technique beyond bacon.

Baco Noir • A cold-hardy grape thrives under the heat of the California sun.

Burgundy's Other White Grape • In the heart of Bourgogne, where vineyards weave intricate stories of terroir through illustrious expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, lies an undervalued gem.

Vaults and Value • How the pros navigate the wine list of one of the largest private cellars on Earth.

Pairology: Thank Yuzu

Night Moves

Recipe of the Month: The Leftovers • Turn Black Friday into Turkey Taco Friday.

Is That Tequila Additive-Free? • Odds are … not. Here’s how to find out.

Cocktail of the Month: In Step • A harmonious medley of ingredients puts a new spin on the Old Fashioned.

Cool Blue Mountain Magic • Geographic extremes yield viticultural opportunities in this new North Carolina AVA.

Over Delivering

Vino Veritas: Weighing Your Choices • Are wineries choosing branding over reducing carbon footprint?

Viewpoint: Hard Cider vs Beer • A brewing battle has highlighted a serious problem.

Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys 2023 • Here are the year’s top values from around the world, all rated 90-plus points.

Catalonia Calling • Searching for the new Spanish wine during a whirlwind tour of wine bars in Barcelona.

Versatile Verdejo • The region known for its one-note white is now creating a symphony of expressions.

Hey, Everybody, Syrah Doesn’t Suck • After decades of doubt, Americans are finally embracing the savory Rhône varietal.

The Hybrid (Re) Revolution • Once upon a time, hybrid grape varieties defined New York wine. Today, producers are opening that storybook again.

Italy’s Green Heart • Get off the beaten path in this oft-overlooked Central Italian region.

Go Wild • Bartenders are foraging ingredients to add wholly unique flavor to cocktails. You can, too. Just try not to die.

Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide • NOVEMBER 2023

Spoiled for Choice • Look to southern France and Portugal for Best Buys.

The Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide

Southwest France

Languedoc-Roussillon

Portugal

Veneto

Piedmont

Tuscany

Croatia

California

Argentina

South Africa

New Zealand

Blanco Tequila • Top-scoring blancos now show nuance and even terroir.

Dark Lager • Cold-fermented lagers and pilsners aren’t always heavy.

Last Drop: Burn that Bock • Wine Enthusiast’s beer reviewer John Holl finds magic in Minnesota.